Recruiting Roundup: Maryland, Penn State, Princeton

It's been a big week for juniors in Philadelphia, in particular, and we're back with another installment to report recent confirmed commitments for the class of 2012. It now looks as though half of IL's Top 50 Rising Juniors are officially off the board, and three of those guys are highlighted below.

Inside Lacrosse No. 34 Rising Junior Ryan Ambler, A, Abington (Pa.) has verbally committed to Princeton. He also considered Hopkins, Penn, Lehigh and Drexel. Ambler is a remarkably smooth attackman, forming the Ghosts' deadly offensive tandem with sophomore sensation Matt Rambo while registering 48 goals and 68 assists during their 19-4 campaign. Also dropped 56 goals, 40 assists his freshman season. Check back soon to find out more about Ambler in the Prep Files feature.

Inside Lacrosse No. 32 Rising Junior Ryan Lehman, D, Garnet Valley (Pa.) has verbally committed to Maryland. Other schools in consideration for the talented longpole were Hopkins, Penn and Princeton. Lehman is a member of the Dukes and Mesa Fresh club teams and enjoyed a successful summer on the recruiting scene. His high school coach, Frank Urso, was a four-time All-American for the Terps and helped them to two national titles in the 70's. Lehman was a 2nd team All-Central League selection for the Jaguars and will help lead a strong squad in 2011.

Inside Lacrosse No. 21 Rising Junior Tyler Brooke, A, Conestoga (Pa.) has verbally committed to Maryland. This slick lefty has quite the accurate shot, boosting the state champions with a team-leading 27 goals, earning him 1st team All-Central League honors. He intends on studying business during his time in College Park, where he will join 'Stoga alums Ryan Lord and Casey Ikeda on the Terps' squad. Plays with a strong Mesa Fresh 2012 team in the summer.

James Burke, LSM/D, Duxbury (Mass.) has verbally committed to Penn State. A natural longpole who plays his summer ball with Laxachusetts, Burke is very athletic and throws great checks. He is also a standout safety on the Dragons' football team, leading the team in tackles as a sophomore. Check back for more with Burke next week.

Matt O'Connor, G, Lawrenceville (N.J.) has verbally committed to Princeton. The junior started as a sophomore for the Big Red, who played in the Inter-Ac for the first time and had a daunting schedule. O'Connor has very quick hands as well as a strong outlet pass and ideal size. Had it narrowed down to Princeton and Harvard before choosing the Tigers. Plays club lacrosse with Tri-State.